Citing a need to "accelerate innovation and streamline decision making," Campbell Soup Company, Camden, N.J., announced a new management team for its healthy beverages, soup and simple meals business.

Campbell Soup Company, Camden, N.J.., said it marked the 50th anniversary of its acquisition of Pepperidge Farm with a $50,000 donation to the Christian Community Action and the Open Door Shelter.

Diversified foods giant Campbell Soup Company, Camden, N.J., said Douglas R. Conant, 59, who has served as president and chief executive officer since January 2001, advised the board of directors that he plans to step down as CEO on July 31, 2011.

CPG giants Dean Foods Company, Dallas, and Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., each announced corporate office building activities.

Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., completed its purchase of Ecce Panis, an East Brunswick, N.J., in-store bakery supplier of frozen par-baked artisan breads.

Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., has begun inviting scientists, entrepreneurs and inventors to submit ideas to a new Web site called “Campbell’s Ideas for Innovation.

Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., said it expects later this spring to complete a deal for Ecce Panis Inc.

Campbell Soup Co. announced it will sell its Australian snack foods business and close a plant in Canada in order to cut costs and focus on its core businesses.